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McGuffey Village Council Holding Special Meeting May 11

McGuffey Village Council will hold a special meeting on Monday May 11. One of the items on the agenda is filling vacancies on council. Village residents who are interested in serving still have time to turn in a letter of interest. Council members will also discuss the possibility of or deciding on a potential increase of water and sewer rates. Officials in the village noted that water tower repairs will be happening in the near future. The Special Meeting will […]

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KPD Serves Multiple Warnings About High Grass and Junk on Properties

Multiple notices were served Wednesday by Kenton Police Officers warning residents about high grass and junk on their properties. There was a total of 13 notices that were served throughout the city. Screenshot Residents who were warned about high grass were given 5 days to comply with the warning. Those who were served notices about junk were given 10 days to comply.

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Bluffton University Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Recognition Lunch

BLUFFTON, Ohio— Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, and Bluffton University Cabinet recognized faculty and staff for milestone years of service during the annual faculty and staff recognition lunch held Tuesday, May 5. The event celebrated employees whose dedication and service have contributed to the university’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, service and leadership. Faculty and staff members were honored for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of service. Those recognized for five years […]

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Riverdale Middle School to Present “Will You Be My Nemesis?”

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Middle School will present "Will You Be My Nemesis?" tomorrow evening. The show starts at 7:00 Friday evening at the school. It is described as an action-packed evening of maniacal mayhem, heroic happenings, and super-powered shenanigans. Tickets are available at the door for $10 adults and $6 for students, cash only.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Highlights Kenton Businesses in Community Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance’s Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county’s communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday’s spotlight were locations in the City of Kenton. They are Ralphie's Restaurants, Knox'em Dead Vinyl Records and Chad Roof […]

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Ohio Certifies One Agency, Recertifies 17 Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced yesterday the certification of one Ohio law enforcement agency for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Seventeen additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently certified agencies: St. Clairsville […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Repair Scams

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued a Community Alert advising residents to protect their property from repair scams. They have received reports of unsolicited door-to-door contractors operating in the area, offering "discounted" roof and barn repairs. While these offers may seem like a bargain, they are often part of a common mobile repair scam. To protect your home and your wallet, stay alert for red flags such as the "Leftover Materials" pitch. That is where they claim to have extra […]

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Alger Man Faces Charges in 2023 Death of Todd A. Risner

An Alger man was arrested this past Tuesday on charges handed down from a Grand Jury last month. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, Logan M. Olivieri was indicted in April on charges of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. OLIVIERI, LOGAN MATTHEWPhoto: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster The charges are in connection to the November 2023 death of Todd A. Risner. Olivieri is being held in the Multi County […]

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